Sec. 02.67 Adequacy of Reserves. Information concerning the mamer of determination of the adequacy of gas reserves and other matters specified in Section 14(b) of the Act, may be secured upon written request to the Secretary. Sec. 02.68 Subpenas Depositions. The requirements for subpenas under Section 14(0), and for depositions under Section 14(e) of the Act, are stated in Secs. 1.23 and 1.24 respectively, of the Rules. Sec. 02.69 Hearings. Hearings are subject to the requirements of Section 15 of the Act and Sec. 1.20 of the Rules. The time and place of hearings and the issues involved are stated in Commission orders served on the participants and interested State agencies and published in the Federal Register. A prehearing conference procedure is provided by Sec. 1.18 of the Rules. Provisions are also made in the Rules concerning expert witnesses, stipulations, evidence, presiding officers, copies of transcripts, motions, and time requirements. Evidence may be offered and cross-examination conducted by any party to the proceeding and by staff counsel. Testimony and exhibits are given and prepared, and other assistance rendered staff counsel by the technical staff as may be required. Appeals from rulings of presiding officers during the course of proceedings may be made to the Commission in accordance with Sec. 1.28. Briefs and oral arguments before presiding officers, and proposed findings and orders, are subject to Sec. 1.29. The presiding officer's report, exceptions thereto, briefs and oral arguments before the Commission, decisions by the Commission, and reopening of proceedings are governed by Sec. 1.30, et seq. of the Rules. Sec. 02.70 Rules and Regulations. The requirements for petitions for rule making under Section 16 of the Act are stated in Sec. 1.7 of the Rules. After notice, hearings may be held (see Sec. 02.0 above). The Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Commission are printed in Part 1 of Subchapter A, Chapter I, Title 18, Code of Federal Regulations. Sec. 02.71 Joint Boards. Cooperation with State Commissions. The procedures for the use of joint boards and cooperation with State commissions pursuant to Section 17 of the Act, are set forth in Sec. 1.37 of the Rules. Sec. 02.72 Rehearings. The requirements for applications for rehearings under Section 19(a) of the Act are stated in Sec. 1.34 of the Rules. Such applications may be filed with respect to any final Commission order, whether or not a hearing has previously been held in the matter. Sec. 02.73 Approved Forms, etc. (a) The following is a list of approved forms, statements, and reports under the Natural Gas Act, descriptions of which have been published in the Federal Register or in Parts 250 and 260, Chapter I, Title 18, Code of Federal Regulations: (1) Certificate of service (18 CFR 250.1). (2) Certificate of concurrence (18 CFR 250.2). (3) Notice of cancellation or termination (18 CFR 250.3). (4) Notice of succession in ownership or operation (18 CFR 250.4). (5) Form No. 2 Annual Report for natural gas companies, Classes A and B (18 CFR 260.1). (6) Form No. 2A Annual Report for natural gas companies, Classes C and D (18 CFR 260.2). (7) Form No. 11 - Monthly statement of operating revenue and income for natural gas companies (18 CFR 260.3). (8) Form No. Temp. 2-46 - Directory of gas (and electric) utilities (18 CFR 260.4). (b) The approved forms listed in items (1) to (4) inclusive, are published in the Regulations, copies of which Regulations may be obtained from the Secretary upon written request. Copies of statements and reports listed in items (5) to (8) inclusive, may be obtained from the Publications and Information Division of the Commission. Sec. 02.74 Other Matters. Information concerning any function, form, or procedure of the Commission under the Natural Gas Act, not described above, may be secured upon written request to the Secretary. (Reserved for future use.) Secs. 02.75-02.80 (Pages 37 and 38 reserved for future use) FUNCTIONS UNDER OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS Sec. 02.81 Executive Order No. 8202. (a) The requirements for applications for construction, operation, maintenance, or connection of facilities for the transmission of electric energy from the United States to foreign countries, under Executive Order No. 8202, are stated in Secs. 32.50, et seq. of the Regulations. Such applications are referred to the Bureau of Power and to the Bureau of Law for studies and recommendations. Upon the basis of the application, staff studies, recommendations of the Secretary of State and the Secretary of War, and other pertinent data, the Commission submits such applications to the President with its recommendations concerning appropriate disposition. (b) The requirements for applications for construction, operation, maintenance, or connection of facilities for the exportation and importation of natural gas from or into the United States are stated in Secs. 153.10, et seq. of the Regulations. Such applications are referred to the Bureau of Accounts, Finance and Rates and to the Bureau of Law for studies and recommendations. Thereafter they are processed in the manner described in Subsection (a) above, for applications for the exportation of electric energy. (Page 40 reserved for future use) |